So, I mean, there's all sorts of people take credit for that in the district. So, I don't know who was their coach, but Carlos. >> Yes, that's it. >> Yeah. >> Awesome. >> A great kid. >> It's not often we get to announce that. >> Yeah. um uh supporting North School the chief of police at this point has been super awesome because if you've driven by that crazy smashed up bridge over there I do know what I want to and they've decided it is now that they're going to go down two lanes and they've just it's just a mess and so the chief without much persuasion or ask back from the school district has placed some people over there at dismissal which seems to be the worst time but we can also revisit for a while or if it needs to be at the drop off But to have that support's essential.
Ms. Atwater is a They do it a little It's just a little differently Yeah. based on what it is. It's not There's lots of programs out there, but >> Yeah, yeah. Okay. Thank you. Yeah. Good. Okay. Motion to adjourn. >> So moved. All right, baby. Wow. Thank you all.
So I went over there today and I foolishly left too late and I was right in the thick of it and I appreciate the chief support. Um full day kindergarten web page is up and we're going to send you links if you didn't already. I think we're putting in a weekly and also our web page. Um I'm going to show a video at the end of my updates here. Just a real quick video on full day kindergarten. I think that you'll appreciate. Podcast coming up. Gen Center uh we had at the end of April. So, Mr. Steve Samuelson uh did a nice job. He's I think the best DJ voice we've had yet. And he just was a fish to water when it came to podcast. So, we're excited to share that with you. We also had Lori Papa said it right, our displays library director, and that will probably be at the end of May.
So, we're excited to share their stories with you. Uh we have the 2026 retirement D62 celebration coming up at Fountain Blue on the 30th and I think our number is 22 retirees to thank and and wish well at that. So as it begins I think we have it opening at 3:30 comments at 4 and we have to leave it there by 5 but it's a nice and we want to enjoy our retirement. So we are starting the school board governance recognition application. It's been it's time we do it every two years. So we will uh be working with the board on that process and answering the questions to submit to ISP for recognition of being a board that really follows OMA and also you know works on our policy. >> Uh we have some pending IGAS coming right up school resource officer. Um I know that our team um uh M Dr.
Drisar Mr. Bear and M. Kathleen Kelly Coven I think did a review of the IG. We've sent it. The police department likes it. We're just waiting to get it returned. And then the displays park district IGA which is uh their use of our buildings and reciprocal for parking over by CMS and mowing. Uh we would like to bring that to the board for May. Uh we're going to be meeting with the with the admin over at the park district to make sure we've got some things in there that that can help both organizations. And that is everything. >> Thank you for listening. A lot is a lot happening. >> Uh next we have the dashboard report for staff development activities. this. Okay. Um, so tonight we wanted Dr. Christopher and I wanted to present to you our PD dashboard which provides just a highlevel overview of all of the professional learning activities that we have um that our staff has engaged in throughout the year.
As you've heard already this evening, a bulk of that work has been around uh literacy, but we've also engaged in learning around math, the developmentally appropriate practices in kindergarten and getting ready for full day kindergarten. And >> Dr. D Christopher, >> additionally, I'm sure you saw a number of learning opportunities supporting our goal of inclusive practices and supporting the diverse needs of all learners. So there have been sessions on inclusive lesson design, structured teaching, behavior support and strategies and then we have a variety of specialized positions in our district. So um some content specific training for roles like our assistive technology specialists and other related service providers.
Um so with that we're happy to address any questions that you might have. >> Sorry guys, >> they've been busy questions. Hold on. I'm sorry. I jumped. I I jumped it. I was so excited to hear what you guys had said to say that I forgot about the video that Dr. >> I forgot to mention that we should hit play. >> That's me. >> I had one of those Bye-bye. >> Bye-bye. >> At this point, you may have seen construction in a few of our schools as we prepare for full day kindergarten this fall. We invite you to take a few minutes to listen in and learn more about full day kindergarten right here in District 62. This extended time in the school day will give children the space and opportunity to build stronger relationships with their teachers and peers while also developing skills to thrive in life.
Extending the school day in district 62 is about enriching our students kindergarten experience and laying a powerful foundation for their future success. Change can definitely bring questions and we intend to be open and transparent throughout this process. So what does a day in the life of our youngest learners look like from a full day perspective? The full day kindergarten schedule will include time for literacy, math, science, social science, PE, music, and art. It will also include the use of developmentally appropriate practices including time for purposeful play each day. So why purposeful play? Play is used to support language development, executive functioning, and help our youngest learners in the development of essential social emotional skills like collaboration, problem solving, and emotional regulation. We have been preparing for full day kindergarten for well over a year now. To our families, we see you as partners in your child's educational journey and encourage your child to practice a few things in anticipation of their entry into District 62 this fall.
A few examples include reading regularly with your child, encouraging conversation such as asking them to tell you about their day or tell you about a story they read. More tips and resources can be found on our District 62 website. We are in this together and are excited to provide our youngest learners with the expanded foundation they need to thrive both academically and socially. This is a historic step for our district and we are thrilled to welcome our first class of fullday kindergarten students in just a few months. On behalf of the entire district 62 community, we will be cheering on our youngest learners and look forward to seeing full day kindergarten come to life this fall. And through it all, we will be supporting them with curiosity, compassion, and courage. Thank you. Looking forward to seeing this in action next year. So, and we're going to be sharing that out there with the community, too, hopefully.
So, appreciate that. And that was another one of Dann's creations. So, there you go. >> Thank you. Thank you. Sorry, I tried to. >> Next, we have main township treasurer summary report for March of 2026. Thank you, Mrs. Mass. There were five new investments for $4 million and I waited the average rate of 3.87%. >> I think you should do this with kindergarten or something. Sure.
>> Any questions? Let's go. >> No. Next, we have the foyer report. >> Best for last. Uh, we had seven foyer requests. Um, three out of seven were commercial, four out of the seven are complete and there are three that are still pending and we will have those wrapped up as soon as we're done with this board meeting and go back and begin that work again. So, thank you to our officer the table.
Any questions? >> No. >> Okay, >> last but certainly not least, it's time to celebrate Mrs. Becker. I'm going to do my best here. say who um I need to publicly recognize um Beth. She has served the district 62 community as a board member, board vice president, and various leaison since 2015. Um prior to joining, she was a very active part of the PTC at both elementary and alcohol middle schools. Her dedication to public service is quiet and powerful. She is reliable, composed, and always polished and professional. Beth is goal oriented with her strong focus on data of Azure student achievement. She's conscientious and I think I speak for all of us when I see we will miss your notes >> and your proof reading apparent >> always thinking of financial responsibility to the community. Beth truly understands the role of the school board member and performs it with grace.
Personally, Beth has been an excellent mentor and I will truly miss working with her. Thank you for all of the immeasurable hours of time that you've given the community of district 62. Thank you for your dedication and care for our community and I wish you all very best on your next adventures. We have some items for you, but I I would also want to share with you um you're a tough boss. And not before, but I've had to be stand in your living room and be accountable for some tough questions, and I I appreciate that. >> 10 years, 11 months, and 16 days, 131 months, uh 4,04 days you've dedicated. Wow. >> Uh 96,000. I mean, it's the list goes up the time in between because you're not just a board member at the meeting. You're always a board member and I think also after this it's it's uh it's noted that your work is here and it's going to live on and I'm just so appreciative that you took a chance on me but also held and the team accountable.
Uh you personify school board governments and and I think that I can say that on behalf of everybody. So, thank you from the school district and the employees, families for all the dedication, service, and to your husband who's back there who's given you this time. >> I would be remiss if we didn't. >> Thank you. >> Thank if you add up those hours and then you think how much Stephanie and Ron have put in because they've been here longer than me by the far. >> That's an incredible testament to all that we have done together. My mother was somebody John needed to tell my mother she was right. I should have been a kindergarten teacher. >> So, thank you you guys. It's been an honor to serve with all of you and all the people that I've served with in the past. Um, I'm not talking in my microphone.
John's going to kill me later. Um, I it's been an honor and I love this district more than I could ever explain. you've given my children an in education that they still respect to this day. Um my husband was educated in this district. Um it's it's an incredible community. I'm so glad that I moved here with him. Um and that you guys have allowed me to be a part of your lives and what you do every day. I want to see those videos still if you can. I need to cry every month. Um so thank you. I appreciate it. And to those of you who have reached out, they've DM'd me, texted me, called me, knocked on my door, and reached out to others. I'm not sick. John is not sick. We're fine. This is this is a life choice because of uh a promotion I received at work and because of my elderly mother and the care that she requires from us now.
So, thank you for all your concern, but I'm okay. Ross for a long time. >> Now you can ask for more meeting at your house, John. >> We'll be in your yard later. >> We're almost done, everybody. All right, we um have a closed session, our second one of the night. So, I move that the board go to close session to consider the selection of a person to fill a public office as defined in the open meetings act, including a vacancy and a public office when the public body is given power to appoint under law or ordinance. The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the district, specific individuals who serve as independent contractors in an educational setting. Litigation when an action against, affecting or on behalf of the public body has been filed and is pending before a court in which case the basis for the findings shall be recorded and entered into the minutes of the closed meeting.
Meetings between internal and external auditors, finance committees and their equivalents when the discussion involves internal control weaknesses. Identification of potential fraud risk areas. known or suspected frauds and fraud interviews, school building safety and security, and perform a semianual review of close session minutes. >> Second. >> It's been moved and seconded. Can I have a roll call, please? >> Dan, >> I. >> Garrett, >> I >> NASA >> I, >> Mley, >> I. >> Burton, >> I. So, just to clarify, we're not actually doing all these things tonight, but we we like to we just say them because it covers us if we need to discuss any of these things. So, luckily, we don't have to read all of them. >> And we have before you all leave some some celebratory cake out in the hallway. So, if you'd like to join us >> to thank Beth for her service, please join us afterwards and have a little snack before we run off to close session.
Uh, welcome to the CHS podcast. We're here to talk about art. Um, I'm joined by Briley Bosch. Hi. Um, let's get started, I guess. I didn't think of an intro. Where do you get inspiration? I get a lot of my inspiration from things that I see, um, beautiful or really just either out of the ordinary or overly perfect. I don't really have an in between. Um, I like drawing a lot of sunsets and things that are just overly beautiful to be nature. Yeah, and I also get a lot of inspo from my family and my friends around me because they give me a lot of my ideas for what I draw and what I paint. Well, speaking of painting, what is your favorite medium? My favorite medium is probably a lot of charcoal work. Um, I like just straight line drawing a lot. And I also like a lot of pastel work.
like a half-hour, like a little more. You got 1 minute. 1 minute? All right, countdown. has been adequate notice of this meeting meeting provided by the Board of Education on Breal School District website setting forth the date, time, and location of this meeting. Similar notice has been posted in the bureau hall and the bureau clerk has been notified. Mr. Becker. Present. Mrs. Molina. Here. Dr. Deaver Ship. Mrs. Hunt. Here. Mrs. Sing Devitt. Here. Mrs. Reed. Mr. Vitale. Mrs. Wolf. Here. Mr. Wolf.